The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-10-01


speaking the crowd divided into two
uneven lines, making WY for The
bride and bridegroom.
such sweet pretty bride. looking
like a rosebud In her soft snowy robes,
and wreaths Of dainty white fIowers.
Her dark eyes shone like Jewels
from beneath her veil. and as she shyly
bent her head quietly acknowledging
the mods and smiles of her old com
panions. her fluffy brown hair fell
round her face, making a fitting frame
for so fair picture.
She did not perceive Bash. There
was an amused smile on his lips as
advanced TO meet her.
Before she had quite realized who
was SC close to her, a fragrant bouquet
was placed in her hand. and she felt
something heavy fall round her neck.
Peggy started and released her
Young husbands arm; the colour
deepened In her cheeks, and gladness
made her eyes darker when she saw
who IL was.
"Oh. Master BASIL Is II you?r she
cried joyously. when did YOU ar
riye?"
"Only this morning, Peggy, just in
time 10 wish You ever happiness In
your new life. But there, l need not
doubt that; Simon's good fellow,
and deserves even you"
Peggy's cheeks grew still roster, and
her husbands face relaxed into broad
grin.
lie appreciated flattery quite as
much as his pretty bride, and Basil's
eyes had spoken just as eloquently as
his voice.
THANK you, Master Basil; IL Is like
you not TO forget those who did you
good turn in the old days. Peggy is
proud OF having saved your life, and
am prouder still OF her having done
so"
"Bravely spoken! Come, Simon,
give me your hand; once more l
wish you happiness"
Simon grasped Basil's hand in his
own hard palm, and watched jealously
as the squire's young son pressed an
affectionate kiss on Peggy's rosy cheek.
The next instant the bridal train had
continued on its road, and Basil turned
TO find another addition to their own
small party.
Standing beside Lily, with his cold
dark eyes liked amusedly upon Basil,
was singular looking man, whose
face wore but one expression now
that of silent scorn.
As young tilandore met his regard,
however, he quickly averted his eyes,
and bent them admiringly upon the
fair-haired girl beside him.
II wonder Simon is not jealous OF
Master Basill" he whispered mocking
ly. 81 should be were l in his
place.
ally glanced swiftly up, and faint
tinge of colour dyed her cheeks.
"You forget. Peggy has known
Basil nearly al her life, besides saving
his life by her unsellish devotion.
Simon would not be the true
hearted fellow he is If he saw harm in
that kiss"
There was sneer on Ralph Ross
lyn's face, aid for one moment he
savagely ground his teeth.
I.ily's naughty voice had stnng him
bitterly. making him feel how little
she really cared for him.
"All | can say is, (landore'sa lucky
man, and only wish had two such
devoted admirers"
II do not know what you mean"
Lily answered, her eyes flashing with
sudden anger.
AS Basil neared her side she placed
her hand on his arm. an expression OF
relief crossing her fair face; without
SO much as "A parting glance she left
Ralph standing the-e-alone.
He bit his moustache iiercely, and
mastering his rage with an effort, he
hurried after Hazel and Rita.
"Where are YOU going now!" he
asked quietly.
Hazel smiled. and lifted her soft
brown eyes 10 his moody face.
"Did not Gypsy tell? We are 10
have y tennis fight this morning, and
she is coming. wonder you did not
bring her with YOU
IL did not see her But who else
will be thereg"
The pretty colour deepened in
Heels cheeks, and even Rita averted
her face that he might not see the
conscious look so plainly visible.
"Only the Belmonts."
Ralph glanced at both girls keenly,
noticing with faint scorn their tell
tale expressions
"Miss Audley is very beautiful /
have rarely seen anyone so fair"
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